Senate confirms Biden's pick to powerful federal appeals court
Jackson will fill the seat vacated by Attorney General Merrick Garland.
McConnell: GOP Senate wouldn't fill Supreme Court vacancy in 2024
McConnell's comments are likely to boost calls from progressive judicial groups for Justice Stephen Breyer to retire from the Supreme Court.
Attorney general vows to "move swiftly" on seizure of lawmakers' data
Garland said there are "important questions that must be resolved in connection" to the Justice Department's seizure of records.
Supreme Court asks DOJ to weigh in on Harvard affirmative action case
The showdown between Harvard and Asian-American applicants is the latest effort before the high court that seeks to end affirmative action in college admissions.
Biden's ex-COVID aide faults Trump administration for "deadly sins"
The errors by the Trump administration cost American lives, Slavitt said.
Susan Collins pushes "targeted, responsible" bipartisan infrastructure deal
Collins said the plan from the bipartisan group of senators focuses specifically on traditional infrastructure.
Blinken says China "has to cooperate" with COVID origin probe
The G-7 nations are calling for a so-called "Phase II" study from the World Health Organization on the origins of COVID-19.
Senate confirms Zahid Quraishi as nation's first Muslim federal judge
Judge Zahid Quraishi was confirmed to the U.S. district court in New Jersey, 81-16.
Wife of drug kingpin El Chapo pleads guilty to federal charges
Emma Coronel Aispuro is being held without bond and will be sentenced in September.
Watchdog finds clearing of protesters from park wasn't for Trump photo op
Law enforcement used pepper balls and chemical irritants to disperse protesters from Lafayette Park, located outside the White House.
Biden congratulates Marjory Stoneman Douglas grads in commencement video
"The story of this class and the Parkland community isn't just a story of pain, it's a story of resilience," Mr. Biden said.
Senate confirms Biden's first judges
The Senate approved Julien Neals to the U.S. district court in New Jersey by a vote of 66-33 and Regina Rodriguez to the federal district court in Colorado by a vote of 72-28.
Vendor for House offices hit with ransomware attack
The Chief Administrative Office of the U.S. House confirmed to CBS News it was notified by iConstituent its e-newsletter system was hit with a ransomware attack.
GOP congressman served with lawsuit over role in Capitol assault
Swalwell's attorney refuted Brooks' allegation that his process server entered the congressman's home without permission.
Supreme Court rejects battle over men-only draft registration
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Stephen Breyer and Brett Kavanaugh, noted lawmakers on Capitol Hill are considering whether to change the requirement.